Research Supervisor (Closing Date: 21 July 2023)
Description
Facilitate individual farmers and groups training on good and improved agronomic practices.
Participate in training extension agents, lead farmers and visiting trainees.
Supervise field-based staff and activities directly related to farmers’ innovation and change processes at community level.
Supervise field workers and other staff to assist with input distribution for trials.
Oversee farm farmer participatory demonstration trials.
Provide technical support to women groups, lead farmers and farmers in the communities.
Support scientists to conduct nutritional and machine demonstrations.
Record scientific data and collect information about farmers and groups.
Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Crop Production or other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Have excellent written and spoken communication skills, including presentations.
Be computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Show commitment to teamwork with minimal supervision by working positively and cooperatively with others.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Facilitate individual farmers and groups training on good and improved agronomic practices.
Participate in training extension agents, lead farmers and visiting trainees.
Supervise field-based staff and activities directly related to farmers’ innovation and change processes at community level.
Supervise field workers and other staff to assist with input distribution for trials.
Oversee farm farmer participatory demonstration trials.
Provide technical support to women groups, lead farmers and farmers in the communities.
Support scientists to conduct nutritional and machine demonstrations.
Record scientific data and collect information about farmers and groups.
Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Crop Production or other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Have excellent written and spoken communication skills, including presentations.
Be computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Show commitment to teamwork with minimal supervision by working positively and cooperatively with others.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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